by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2023 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a national holiday with a focus on Gratefulness. This Thanksgiving, post a whiteboard, chalkboard, or poster board where those gathered for Thanksgiving can write public statements of what they are grateful for this year. Leave it where...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 1, 2023 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
A Character (Quality) Filled Halloween Halloween is traditionally full of costumed characters. This Halloween add some Character Qualities to the Festivities. Alertness • Be aware of your surroundings when you are trick or treating so you can stay safe and unharmed....
by Jill Tomey | Oct 1, 2023 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
National Do Something Nice Day Oct. 5 National Do Something Nice Day is focused on being kind to others by doing something nice for them. It can be volunteering with a community service group or doing a special something for a friend or family member. Another option...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 1, 2023 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
First Day Of Autumn Make a Character Tree to identify character-based behavior on which you can focus. You can either draw or print a picture of a tree. Write suggestions of good behaviors on cutouts of leaves. If you write in a bold black marker, the children can...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 1, 2023 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Day of Encouragement Day of Encouragement (Sept 12) was started in 2007 by a group of Searcy, Arkansas teenagers who felt that encouragement could help many teens face their problems. The Mayor of Searcy proclaimed September 12, Day of Encouragement. A similar...
by Jill Tomey | Jul 25, 2023 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Day to Create The goal of this holiday is to inspire taking action on a goal, dream, plan, or new idea. By taking action, you will be creating something new in your life. According to the website, Holiday Smart, The Date to Create is a day to get rid of your excuses...